Onkyo PR-SC886P Pre/Pro Official thread

Since I got one on order, and the Integra 9.9 thread is underway, I figured I'd start one:

Onkyo PR-SC886P official website





AMPLIFIER:
# Channels POWER (8ohms 20-20kHz 0.08%) /CH POWER (8ohms 20-20kHz 0.05%) /CH THX Certified Continuous 6ohms Rated Certified 4ohms performance High Instantaneous Current Capability Amplifier Frequency Response S/N Ratio (LINE IN) All Discrete Circuitry Absolute Ground Plate Dual PUSH-PULL Design Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor) Toroidal Transformer Independent Power Supply Optimum Gain Volume Linear Optimum Gain Volume Non-Scaling Configuration Bi-amp Capability For Front BTL Capability For Front
PROCESSING:
DOLBY Decoder DTS Decoder Neural Surround THX Processing Mode DSD Processing/Direct Mode Direct 192K/24 Bit DACs VLSC DSP Type / QTY Adjustable Crossover (Hz) Adjustable Crossover by Channel Pair Accurate Speaker Distance Setting AV Sync Delay (by source) Multi-Band Speaker EQ
CONNECTIVITY:
Audio I/O Balanced Audio Output Balanced Audio Input Phono Input Digital Audio IN (OPT/COAX) Digital Audio OUT (OPT/COAX) Composite I/O S-Video I/O Front-Panel A/V Front-Panel Optical Component Video / Bandwidth HDMI I/O HDMI Version HDMI Bandwidth HDMI Deep Color Capable (36bit) Component Video Upconversion Analog to HDMI Upconversion 480i to 480p Processing 1080p Upscaling Noise Shaped Video (NSV) Multi-Channel Input Pre-Outs Powered Zone2 Zone 2 Fixed/Variable line Out Zone 2 Fixed/Variable Subwoofer Out Zone 2 Tone/Balance Control Zone 2 Max/Power On Volume Zone 2 Composite Video Out Zone 2 HD Component Video Out Zone 3 Fixed/Variable line Out Zone 3 Max/Power On Volume Zone 3 Fixed/Variable Subwoofer Out HDMI / Component video assignable to Tape/CD/Phono iPod Ready Radio Data System (RDS) Internet Radio Capability via Ether (PlaysForSure) Streaming Audio From PC via Ethernet (PlaysForSure) Streaming Audio From USB memory (PlaysForSure) Built-in HD Radio Tuner XM Radio Ready SIRIUS Radio Ready Sat Radio Accessibility Simultaneous Access to Multiple Tuner Bands (Z1, Z2, Z3)
INTEGRATION ACCESS:
RS-232 IR Input/Output Ethernet (E-control, AMX Duet) RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) RI System Control 12V Trigger (w/adjustable delay)
MISC.
Pre-Pro/Learning Remote Back-Lit Remote Color-Coded Speaker Terminals Auto Speaker Calibration w/ Mic. GUI for Setup Menu Input Name Edit Setup Store/Recall function Permanent Memory Storage Solid Aluminum Front Detachable AC Cord Rack Mount Kit Available Warranty

yes, it is the same exact thing as the 9.9, just a different face.

what I find puzzling this time around, is that the Onkyo is now $50 MORE than the integra, while still having 1 year less warranty....not sure what the deal is there.

unfortunately yes...it is in a pending sale. I just dont use it enough, nor do I get to listen to music that much anymore, to make good use of it. Most of my use nowdays is movies/TV with the family, so i need something that does that well.

I'm gonna miss it though...it was a marvelous piece!

yeah...i'm gonna do a 2 channel preamp and use it in ht bypass mode

price really...i was able to get the 886 at an unreal price, whereas the best I could find the 9.9 was ~$1650. If you know something much cheaper, please PM me

not exactly sure william, as I haven't owned one, but from the 9.8/885 owner's threads, it seems like there is more to the internals than just "features"....the consensus is that it sounds much better.

i'll have to wait and see

guys,
for those who pm'd me, try http://www.missionelectronics.com/
the contact there is Aaron Alt...tell him Sherv sent you. you can discuss price with him, but he is very competitive to say the least

yeah, I've checked them out and called onkyo...they are authorized. Apparently Onkyo/integra still has an incomplete list of all their vendors on the site, but supposedly they will upgrade soon.

ps- keep in mind, this is onkyo PRO division, not consumer. But you can confirm with Mission Electronics directly if you like

sheesh....onkyo/integra's customer reps are sometimes clueless...had to spell it out to him on the importance of having access to the manual online!

oh well, hopefully it will be up soon

nice!

christ that was fast!

looks like I have a box waiting at home!

will do, but your choice between the 9.9 and the 886 is pretty much a tossup, as they are electrically identical! it should really boil down to which one "looks best" aesthetically in your setup (white letters vs green, etc), and which one you can get cheaper.

performance wise, they should be exactly identical.

hi larry....I'm still connecting things, and I still gotta fix my subwoofer amps, so it wont be until a couple of days before I power the system up and check it out.

I don't believe it has the Pro calibration firmware, as Onkyo said they are working on it, but I'll let you know soon

the upgrades are really not bad at all...pretty straight forward actually. I think people get a little scared of something going wrong, but they are not bad at all.

Audyssey Pro is not of interest to me...........yet! My main feature is that it helps in reign some of the anomalies in my room in the low frequency realm, and also the use of the Dynamic EQ (or THX loudness plus). Once I start playing with it, I'll have to determine if the pro calibration will help at all. Audyssey Pro is not a CD or anything like that...it involves a Kit plus license, which includes a calibrated Mic, PC software for your laptop, etc, etc.

If the 885/9.8 threads are any indication, there is no need to send the units to the service center for anything other than repairs.